Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will prepare you for the challenges of nursing today through an academic program that helps compassionate, motivated people like you become the best nurses they can be.
Nurses are in demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts RN employment will grow faster than average for all occupations. When you graduate, you'll be prepared to enter and excel in this growing profession — and make a real difference in the lives of others.
Our direct admit Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will prepare you to become a highly competent, caring nurse who possesses the knowledge and skills needed to practice in a variety of health care settings.
Major
Bachelor's
4-years
134
Our four-year BSN Program is a total of 134 credits. Use the tabs below to view curriculum by year. Nursing courses begin with UPNS.
A grade of "C+" or better must be attained in all nursing courses, and a grade of "C" or better must be attained in all non-nursing courses, including electives and laboratory courses, in order to progress in the nursing curriculum. A GPA of 2.3 is required by the end of the second semester of the freshman year in order to progress to the sophomore clinical courses and is the minimum acceptable GPA for the remainder of the program.
Revisions to courses and curricula are ongoing.
The courses for year one, Freshman Year, are listed below by semester. Follow the course description for a detailed description of each nursing-specific course.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UPNS 103 | Nutrition for Wellness (Fall or Spring) | 3 |
| UPNS 121 | Community Engaged Professional Nurse (Fall or Spring) | 3 |
| BIOL 101/101L | Introduction to Life Processes/Lab* | 4 |
| BRDG 101 | Writing & Analysis | 3 |
| BRDG 103 | IPE Health Research Skills | 1 |
| BRIDGES | Bridges Common Learning Experience | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UPNS 113 | Human Development and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (Fall or Spring) | 3 |
| BRDG 102 | Writing & Literature | 3 |
| BIOL 203/204 | Introductory Microbiology/Lab* | 4 |
|
Math 125 OR Math 225 |
Fundamentals of Statistics OR Biostatistics |
3 |
| BRIDGES | Bridges Common Learning Experience | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
* = All science courses required for nursing must be completed prior to junior level nursing courses in order to progress.
W=Writing Intensive
BRDG = Bridges Common Learning Experience
BRIDGES requires 3 W (Writing Intensive) courses, one PHIL course, and one THEO course.
Schedule a visit to learn more about the BSN program and tour our nursing facilities.
We will help you prepare to be successful on the NCLEX-RN exam, which you are eligible to take after graduation for licensure as a registered nurse (RN). 96.67% of our most recent graduates passed the licensure exam on the first try — and you'll understand why once you meet our Director of Academic Support and NCLEX RN Success, Sr. Mary Meyers, whose full-time job is to help you succeed academically.